Glaucoma is an eye disease that damages the optic nerve of the eye. This optic nerve is the main connection of our vision- it transmits visual signals from the eyes to the brain. If glaucoma is not treated in time, it can gradually lead to permanent vision loss. That is why it is also called the silent thief of sight because it slowly steals vision without any symptoms.
The main cause of glaucoma is increased pressure in the eye, which in medical terms is called intraocular pressure (IOP). There are many types of glaucoma, but the most common are open-angle glaucoma and closed-angle glaucoma. Today, thanks to advanced medical technology, there are many glaucoma treatment options available with glaucoma eye surgery considered the most effective and life-changing option.